Received a BCD325P2 for Christmas. I have not owned a scanner since the crystal days. I have been reading some of the threads concerning this radio and Simulcast. I also just saw a post that Sedgwick County is getting ready to encrypt all their transmissions. My question is -- should I return this radio?
Sedgwick County Kansas
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It depends on what you want to listen to & whether the information your read about encryption is accurate. I would verify the information about encryption. In essence, I would keep my receipt if I were you.
Hopefully, this is only a rumor. However, this encryption issue is starting to grow across the U.S.
Hopefully, this is only a rumor. However, this encryption issue is starting to grow across the U.S.
scanningisfun
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Get an SDR and DSD Fastlane.
Encryption is coming for Sedgwick County. Harvey Co. just flipped the switch. However i don't think the entire SG County system will be encrypted. I suspect most LEO talkgroups will be. I know million dollar plus grant was awarded to SG county recently. So I guess we shall see...
www.ksn.com
Law enforcement agencies encrypting radio traffic
Law enforcement agencies are encrypting radio traffic so public can no longer hear.
www.ksn.com
climberkid
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I had not heard this news, but it makes me wonder if I should upgrade my scanner to enjoy it while it lasts or get over it and just keep the cash. Something I’m definitely going to keep a close eye on. Thanks for the heads up!
73,
Alex
73,
Alex
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KHP is making plans to go total encrypted as well.
On Metro towers, or Statewide?
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Statewide
No they're not. They are going to add encrypted channels for necessary traffic, but the main dispatch talkgroups will remain clear.
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Yes there is a info talkgroup for now but the long term plan is all encrypted.
Thank you for confirming!
They are not. Only certain talk groups.
